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Countersink vs Countersunk - What's the difference?

countersink | countersunk |

As verbs the difference between countersink and countersunk

is that countersink is to create such a conical recess while countersunk is past participle of lang=en.

As a noun countersink

is a conical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

As an adjective countersunk is

that has a flat conical top allowing it to be inserted flush with a surface.

countersink

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a conical recess, typically machined around a hole to admit a screw so that it sits flush with a surface.

    • Verb

  • To create such a conical recess.
    • to countersink a hole for a screw
  • To cause to sink even with or below the surface.
    • to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork

    See also

    * counterbore * sink * spotface

    countersunk

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (of a bolt or screw) That has a flat conical top allowing it to be inserted flush with a surface